Gary Grant

Gary E. Grant (July 13, 1945 – June 26, 2024 ) was an American trumpet player, composer and producer, and session musician who played on hundreds of commercial recordings.

Gary collaborated with a variety of artists such as Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Brian McKnight, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Earth, Wind & Fire, Go West, Take 6, Elton John and Aerosmith. Additionally, Gary worked with producers such as David Foster, Glenn Ballard, Dave Grusin, and Babyface. In addition, he was a guest artist with the Chicago 17 horns. From 2008, he was occupied co/producing, co/arranging & engineering original songs written by colleague and musical partner Rich Pulin.

Biography Gary grew up in a musical family, with his father Harry Grant providing him with early training. He later attended North Texas State University and went on a two-year tour with the Woody Herman band as a lead trumpet player and featured soloist. After spending four years in Hawaii, Gary worked with a talented group of musicians and played with his own big band and 7 piece ensemble.

In 1975, Grant moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a full-time musician. He died on June 26, 2024.